British Honduras-Belize stamp year 1891 6c on 3d ultramarine MNH (**)
The British Honduras 1891 “6c on 3d Ultramarine” stamp (Stanley Gibbons SG39) is a notable surcharge issue where a 3 pence ultramarine stamp was overprinted with “6 CENTS” to reflect a new postal rate. This stamp was ordered by the Crown Agents on January 13, 1891, as part of a series adapting British colonial stamps to local currency and rates.
Key Details:
- Issue Year: 1891
- Base Stamp: 3d Ultramarine
- Surcharge: “6 CENTS” overprint
- Catalogue Number: SG39
- Condition: Available in various conditions including very fine mint never hinged (VF MNH) and very lightly mounted mint (VLMM)
- Design: The original 3d stamp features the British Honduras keyplate design with Queen Victoria’s profile, surcharged with “6 CENTS” in black to denote the new denomination
- Perforation: Typical British Honduras perforations of the period
Historical Context:
The surcharge was part of the Crown Agents’ efforts to adjust British colonial stamps to local currency denominations, reflecting postal rate changes in British Honduras (now Belize). The ultramarine color and surcharge make this issue distinctive among British Honduras stamps.
Summary:
The 1891 British Honduras 6c on 3d Ultramarine (SG39) is a classic surcharge stamp from the colonial period, valued for its design, historical context, and collectible condition. It is available in mint blocks and singles, with prices reflecting condition and rarity
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